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Goldsmith Close, Bicester, OX26

South East

£500,000

Listed on 16/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1256 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom detached bungalow in Bicester has single-level accommodation, two reception rooms and a generous plot. The sitting room opens towards the rear garden, while a separate dining room could also serve as a study or additional living space. The kitchen has a range of fitted units, a double oven and a separate gas hob, and the bathroom includes both a bath and a separate shower enclosure. Both bedrooms are described as doubles, with further storage off the hallway. Outside, the established rear garden includes a lawn, patio, mature planting and gated side access. At the front, a block-paved driveway provides parking for around four cars and leads to an attached single garage with a utility area. The listing notes scope to modernise or consider extending or reconfiguring the accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions and approvals. The property is in a residential cul-de-sac, with local shops, schools and bus services nearby. Bicester town centre, Bicester North and Bicester Village stations, and road links via the A41 and M40 are within reach. It is offered with no onward chain.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This spacious detached bungalow has a strong canvas for a light, personal update: the reception rooms are generous, and the established rear garden, broad driveway and attached garage add practical appeal. The kitchen and bathroom are functional but dated, while older décor and carpets offer straightforward scope to refresh the interior; the guide renovation range is £6,000–£18,000.

At £500,000, the asking price is broadly in line with the local £/sqf benchmark, rather than a clear bargain, and the score is held back by the modest economics at the stated purchase price and renovation midpoint. The generous plot may offer scope to extend or reconfigure, subject to permissions and approvals, but that potential is not guaranteed.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated décor and carpets across the spacious reception rooms and bedrooms.
  • Modernise the functional kitchen and four-piece bathroom to suit a buyer’s taste.
  • Explore the generous plot’s potential for extension or reconfiguration, subject to permissions and approvals.

Key risks

None recorded.

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£1,889
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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